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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To £dl the water heater with water: [ AWARNING ]
1. Close the water heaterdrain valve by turning the handle to tiBefore making the conversion to 5500 watts, checkll
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front I the (1) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) /
of the water heater. I wiring...10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60"C or equiva-|
]lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable ofl
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. [ 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform |
NOTE: The cold water supplyvalve must beleft open I with this ma nual, local codes and electric utility I
when the water heater is in use. ]rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERI-]
3. To insure complete fdling of the tank, allow air to exit by [ OUS BODILYINJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ]
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water beater and the piping.
ACAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and
heating element, the tank must be filled with
water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
before turning "ON" power.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Converting the Lower
Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert- NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
ible dement, read this entire manual before attempting to model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory pen, check the appropriate block vAthln the model rating
set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be con- plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
vetted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "The Convertible
Lower Element" section. Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the large plastic manual envelope attached
The Upper Element is a conventional 3800 watt element to the side of the water heater.
which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat-
ing plate on water heater).
CONVERSIONPARTS
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted
from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt sys- /_
tern.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do
not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. BUSSBAR
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